Smoking a Turkey in a UDS

[Bigfoot Yancey]

Frank Cox made me a smokin' UDS.
I've been pretty excited about doing a turkey on it this year. As I sit at work daydreaming about this endeavor- something just occurred to me.- maybe the bird won't fit. It's a flat lid. I'm stuck at work- no way for me to tell.
Oops. Anybody have any idea?

Thanks all.

Matt

[Bigfoot Yancey]

I was able to go back and look at some pics- I think it may fit- barely, if.

[SoloQue]

Do you have an old dome lid from a weber grill or one you might be able to borrow? I have seen the weber lids used on UDS in the past but I have never done so personally. just a thought

[Gizmo]

I thought those UDS's all had a second set of bolts down low so you could set your grate further down giving you all the clearance you need under the lid....?

If not then hang your grate below the bolts that ARE there with some stiff wire like you would buy at the hardware store to buy yourself the extra clearance for this cook. Hint: Measure the bird first - just sayin' ...

Another thought, If you aren't going for "traditional" looking bird on the Thanksgiving table, is to separate the breast from the rest of the bird and distribute the parts around the grate. If you do this probe the leg/thigh sections because they will be done before the breast will be - if you stay with it you shouldn't have any problems.

[SmokinFF]

I'd say try setting the bird in there. If it doesn't fit, then let's hope you kept your receipt. Take it back to the guy and tell him you want a cooker for all your possible uses.

[Smokeone]

Sounds like a shade tree build to me. Who doesnt use two racks and a dome lid?
Ok all aside, I would bet the wire trick would work, if that great builder didnt put in two sets of pins for racks. Solo is right you could also use a dome lid from a Weber. It does take a little mod work tho.

[Frank_Cox]

It might cost you a trip to Rolla, but I can hook ya up with a dome lid. you could get another set of bolts and install a lower level also,
or you could spatchcock the turkey.....

[Bigfoot Yancey]

dudes- thanks for all the wisdom. I'm thinking I can pull this off.
Ill hunt around for a weber lid, Soloque. great Idea, Rick. That sounds
like a good alternative if I can't find one. You bet I saved my receipt, Smokinff.
I hear that, Smokeone. sounds like it, huh?

I should come down to Rolla anyhows Frank. I could use some Good 'Ol Boy knowledges n cultures.
I'm gettin' soft.

[Frank_Cox]

haha, and maybe a trip to Johnny's Bar?

[The Czar]

...I would complain to the boss....who makes a UDS with a flat lid?

[Bigfoot Yancey]

...I would complain to the boss....who makes a UDS with a flat lid?

haaahaa

[SoloQue]

...I would complain to the boss....who makes a UDS with a flat lid?

Sounds like one of them Taiwanese knock offs, you might want to keep a fire extenguisher handy just in case .... makes sense I guess ... not likely they have actually ever seen a turkey over there. Probably smoke a decent dog or cat for sure.

[Smokeone]

[Frank_Cox]

haha, you guy's are killin me!

[The Czar]

Dang Solo that is freaking funny!!!!

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[Tom_Heath]

No way DC is gonna fit in there with a flat Lid!!!!

[maccas66]

SQ, I hear they get good Bark on their cat over there!

[Gizmo]

I see what you did there Alan...

[Smokeone]

Good one Mac!

[SoloQue]

SQ, I hear they get good Bark on their cat over there!

So if I hear ya correctly...the cat gets a good bark but the dog not so much?

[The Czar]

Just stop....you guys are killing me.....

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[Frank_Cox]

ya gotta use some grits in your rub solo.... Just sayin.